MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Risk Assessment Exposures ANSW✅✅Evaluating the significance and frequency of MSI risk
exposures for effective control implementation.
Magnitude of exposure ANSW✅✅Controls reducing force or improving posture to minimize risk
Duration of exposure ANSW✅✅Reducing total time exposed to risk factors during work shift
Frequency of exposure ANSW✅✅Decreasing the number of times a task is done in a period
Pattern of exposure ANSW✅✅Dividing worker's exposure time into smaller blocks over shift
Mechanization ANSW✅✅Using machines to reduce physical task time
Job rotation ANSW✅✅Rotating workers between different tasks to reduce manual handling time
Partial mechanization ANSW✅✅Using power tools for some job parts to reduce repetition
Combining tasks ANSW✅✅Pairing intense tasks with less demanding ones to reduce repetition
Workstation redesign ANSW✅✅Adjusting work surface height to avoid excessive reaching
Training on controls ANSW✅✅Educating workers on using risk control measures effectively
Evaluation of controls ANSW✅✅Assessing the effectiveness of risk control measures in reducing
MSI risk
, MSI investigation ANSW✅✅Process of identifying risk factors and implementing controls to
prevent recurrence
Unsafe conditions reporting ANSW✅✅Mandatory reporting and investigation of unsafe work
conditions
Risk factor identification ANSW✅✅Recognizing elements contributing to MSI or unsafe conditions
Ergonomics ANSW✅✅Study of designing tools and work environments for human well-being
Engineering controls ANSW✅✅Physical changes to reduce exposure to risk factors
Administrative controls ANSW✅✅Procedures and policies to manage exposure to risk factors
Personal protective equipment ANSW✅✅Gear worn to minimize exposure to workplace hazards
Interviewing workers ANSW✅✅Gathering feedback from workers to assess control effectiveness
Signs and symptoms monitoring ANSW✅✅Observing reductions in MSI indicators to evaluate
control effectiveness
Risk factor checklist ANSW✅✅Tool for comparing risk exposure before and after control
implementation
MSI prevention program evaluation ANSW✅✅Assessing the overall effectiveness of MSI
prevention measures annually
Ergonomic publications ANSW✅✅Documents offering information on MSI topics and prevention
strategies
MSI prevention course ANSW✅✅Training program on preventing and investigating
musculoskeletal injuries